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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,068.80, 307,603.20 and 146,019.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,068.80, 307,603.20 and 146,019.80 is: 219,029.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,068.80 : 307,603.20 = 146,019.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,068.80/307,603.20 = 146,019.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,068.80x = 307,603.20 × 146,019.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,068.80x = 44,916,157,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,916,157,743.36/205,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,029.70

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